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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.64, 6,907.92 and 2,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.64, 6,907.92 and 2,529.44 is: 3,788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.64 : 6,907.92 = 2,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.64/6,907.92 = 2,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.64x = 6,907.92 × 2,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.64x = 17,473,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473,169.16/4,612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.11

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